Check For Odors - Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

under the observer seat. Check your Quick Reference Guide in this
Owner's Manual to determine the location.
If the posts show signs of corrosion or other debris, remove the
battery and clean carefully. To do so, follow these steps:
Turn the engine OFF, as well as any systems that are operating
on the boat.
Make sure the battery switch is in the OFF position.
Loosen and remove the negative (-) black terminal connection
first. If you are using a wrench for this process, be careful to avoid
touching the positive (+) red terminal connection as you may receive
an electrical shock as a result.
Next, loosen and remove the positive (+) red terminal connection.
Disconnect the hold-downs that are holding the battery in place.
Remove the battery.
Using a battery terminal cleaner, carefully clean the corrosion/
debris from the battery posts.
Using a baking-soda-and-water mix, clean the battery case,
taking care to avoid splashing any of the solution inside the battery
vents. Rinse with clear water, again, avoiding the vents.
to provide power. The fluid is comprised of several
components, one of which is sulfuric acid. As with most
acids, this is caustic and corrosive. If it comes in contact
with skin, immediately flush the area with copious amounts
of fresh, clean water. Follow up with medical assistance.
A battery terminal brush may be necessary to remove corrosion
from the inside of the battery terminals. Use the same type of baking-
soda-and-water mix and rinse with fresh water. Dry with a clean rag.
Check the box in which the battery is held to be certain that it is
not showing signs of corrosion or dirt. Clean, if necessary, as with the
above instructions for cleaning the battery. Be sure that the holding
box is dry prior to reinstalling the battery.
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throughout the period
of time the boat is in
use.
To check the
batteries, be sure the
engine is OFF.
Locate the
batteries. While they
will be in different
places depending
on the boat model,
usually they are found
Inside the battery is an
electrolyte fluid that allows
the chemical reaction
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Repeat with the steps with the second battery.
After placing the battery back in the holding box, reconnect
the hold-down. Then reconnect the positive (+) red battery cable
connection first. Follow with the negative (-) black battery cable
connection.
Tighten both terminals and then coat with a thin covering of
marine dielectric grease. Be sure that the positive terminal rubber
boot completely covers the terminal.
automotive battery cables or use another boat battery as
the source for charging.
Some amounts of
hydrogen gas are emitted
during the charging
process. This can be very
dangerous. It is critical to
keep all sparks, including
smoking cigarettes,
lighters or any type of
flame, well away from a
charging battery. Use the
optional battery charger
sold by authorized Malibu
dealers, or a similar aftermarket battery charger. Using the
wrong type of charging procedure or improperly charging a
battery can result in an explosion and/or fire that could lead
to serious injury or death.

Check for Odors

An unexpected or strong odor can be the first sign of leakage.
Both exhaust and fuel leaks have distinctive odors and should never
be ignored. If either is present, do not start the engine until the
source of the odor has been determined and corrected.
introduce flame, spark or electrical ignition into an
unknown source of a fuel emission or leak. Always verify
the source of and correct any leakages prior to use of the
boat.
If it becomes necessary to
re-charge a battery from an
external source, DO NOT
attempt to charge using
Because gasoline is highly
flammable and vapors are
more dangerous than the
actual liquid fuel, never